Books and Brews explores the art of beer

STEUBENVILLE — Beer is more than just the usual lagers on draft, with area residents trying various drinks at the library on Thursday evening. Guiding the 20 participants of the third Books and Brews event at the Main Branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County were a couple of members of the Homebrewers of the Ohio Valley Clubhouse — H.O.O.C.H. — Jim Chaney of Steubenville and Ben Beswick of Toronto. “It’s another thing to do when we have a kind of slower time before the holidays hit,” explained Sarita Asawa, the library system’s community outreach coordinator. “It’s educational, but it’s also super fun and a great night out. It expands what the library has to offer in the community.” The evening included a charcuterie board, pizza from Gem City Pizza and insights into the world of craft brewing. Teaming with the library to put on the presentation was the Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce. Chaney, a certified beer judge, said the evening was about education.

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